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About

Penisa'r-waun is a ward in the county of Gwynedd, encompassing a primarily rural area on the Llŷn Peninsula. Its landscape is characterised by agricultural fields, small settlements, and stretches of coastline along the northern edge of Cardigan Bay. The community includes the village of Penisa'r-waun itself, along with other localities such as Tudweiliog. The area forms part of the broader Eifionydd region, with its economy historically linked to farming and local tourism.

The ward's coastline features accessible beaches like Porth Towyn and significant natural landmarks, including Yr Eifl, a distinctive triple-peaked hill visible across the peninsula. The area is within the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with paths like the Wales Coast Path providing routes through its scenery. The Welsh language and associated cultural traditions remain integral to daily life and community identity here.

Area overview

On average Penisa'r-waun has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penisa'r-waun is £49,454 per year. Penisa'r-waun is home to around 1,358 people, with a population density of about 105.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penisa'r-waun Population
1,358
Population density
105.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.06(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.15(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.31(+28%)
Public order
8.84(-1%)
Other crime
6.63(+181%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,304
96.17%
Other White
21
1.55%
Irish
5
0.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.29%
Chinese
4
0.29%
Total population: 1,356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
479
43.04%
Level 3 (A level)
211
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
151
13.57%
No qualifications
129
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
72
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 1,113

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
263
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
195
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
7.96%
Other social rented
31
5.49%
Social rents from council
19
3.36%
Total households: 565

Property prices in Penisa'r-waun

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 in Penisa'r-waun area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £364,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penisa'r-waun in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penisa'r-waun over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£192,000
Semi-Detached2£242,250
Terraced3£201,000

10 years median price trend in Penisa'r-waun

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penisa'r-waun.

All postcodes in Penisa'r-waun

LL574EY

High Street

LL553PR

Bron Rhythallt

LL574GA

Chapel Street

LL574GD

Hafod Lon

LL553AY

Lon Cae Metta

LL574ES

Bakehouse Street

LL553PF

Minffordd

LL574EB

Penisa'r-waun

LL553BU

Brynhyfryd Terrace

LL553PG

Bryn Eglwys

LL574EW

Caeau Gleision

LL553BD

Bron Rhythallt

LL553DB

Penisa'r-waun

LL553PH

Madoc Terrace

LL553AR

Bron Rhythallt

LL574EN

Penisa'r-waun

LL574EH

Penrhyn Terrace

LL553DA

Penisa'r-waun

LL553AN

Penisa'r-waun

LL574ED

Penisa'r-waun

LL553PL

Craig Dinas

LL574HD

Carreg Y Gath

LL574HG

Cae Glas

LL553PW

Bryn Eithin Terrace

LL553BW

Llys Y Gwynt

LL553PN

Arthur Terrace

LL574ET

Wesley Street

LL574EF

Carfan

LL574ER

Bryn Teg Terrace

LL574EU

Bakehouse Street

LL574EX

Bron Y Waun

LL574EL

Bro Rhiwen

LL553BN

Penisa'r-waun

LL553BT

Penisa'r-waun

LL553PP

Penisa'r-waun

LL574UA

Caeau Gleision

LL574EP

Chapel Street

LL574HA

Penisa'r-waun

LL553NH

Penisa'r-waun

LL553AP

Penisa'r-waun

LL574HB

Pen-Y-Ffridd

LL553BS

Bron Y Waun Terrace

LL553BB

Penisa'r-waun

LL553BL

Bryn Eglwys

LL553BP

Bryntirion

LL564QF

Ffordd Fodolydd

LL553BA

Bron Rhythallt

LL553HE

Bryn Eglwys

LL574HH

Bro Rhiwen

LL553AX

Penisa'r-waun

LL574HE

Pen-Y-Ffridd

LL574EE

Penisa'r-waun

LL574HF

Pen-Y-Ffridd

LL553BY

Minffordd

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.